The Interview Issue: Robert Manuel
University of Indianapolis President Robert Manuel says he’s a “bit of a data-head” when it comes to making decisions on the growing campus, which is aiming to be an anchor for its south side neighborhood.
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Applications to Marian medical school keep rising
With the number of applications to Marian’s College of Osteopathic Medicine running twice as high as initially expected, school leaders say they are confident Marian can help reduce a looming physician shortage in Indiana.
Ball State trustees approve formation of College of Health
The new college's academic programs would include athletic training, nursing, speech pathology and psychology.
Rolls-Royce to run new R&D facility at Purdue tech park
The global firm with extensive Indiana operations plans to occupy a 40,000-square-foot building to be constructed in the Purdue Research Park Aerospace District, a 980-acre technology park in West Lafayette.
Purdue University’s freshman class largest since 2008
The total includes 3,500 Indiana residents, or more than half of the incoming class. The Indiana total is up by more than 200 from last year.
IU, Ball State extend football rivalry into next decade
Indiana University will play Ball State University in football in four of the next five seasons, including a 2019 game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IU athletic director Fred Glass announced Thursday.
Indiana University launching $300M research program
University officials hope the "Grand Challenges" research program will provide solutions for problems such as global water supplies, energy availability and infectious diseases.
Butler replaces student newspaper adviser with university spokesman
Loni McKown, adviser for the Butler Collegian, was removed from the role Sept. 4. Spokesman Marc Allan will replace her and continue his job in the university’s public relations department.
Butler corrals performing venues under new executive director
The hiring of Texas arts administrator Ty Sutton is part of a strategy to streamline ticketing and booking at campus venues and enhance Butler’s presence as an arts destination.
Ivy Tech president Snyder planning retirement in 2016
Ivy Tech Community College President Tom Snyder plans to retire in 2016 after nearly 10 years as leader of the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, school officials said Wednesday.
Construction set to start on Purdue tech center in Anderson
Plans call for the construction of a 94,000-square-foot facility on 12 acres, with completion expected in late 2016.
Some Purdue students oppose name change for tech college
The board of trustees approved the new name of Purdue Polytechnic Institute in May to reflect a changing mission of serving the 21st century workforce.
IU researchers get grant to study growing ‘makers movement’
IU associate professors of informatics and computing Shaowen Bardzell and Jeffrey Bardzell say these "makers" aren't just dabbling in a hobby, but are part of a big and growing business sector.
Student-loan giant USA Funds overhauls mission
USA Funds’ business is dying. But the Fishers-based not-for-profit with nearly $600 million in annual revenue is determined to find new life helping students pay for college degrees.
Marian starts search for new med school dean
Marian University expects the deans of both its medical and nursing schools to retire in the next two years. So, the small Catholic school is launching a search for replacements.
University endowment returns falling short this year
U.S. public-university endowments are reporting fiscal 2015 returns that fail to meet the annual industry standard.
Indiana State sets enrollment record at nearly 13,600
About 30 percent more students are now attending Indiana State than in 2008, when enrollment had dropped to about 10,500.
Savvy college students sabotaging textbook profit model
College kids have been studying smarter—and cheaper—threatening the textbook industry’s high prices.
Indiana, Louisville agree to series for football, basketball
The three-year pact will include games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Butler puts Danko under contract for 5 more years
James Danko, who became Butler's 21st president in 2011, had a year remaining on his current contract, but the new pact will secure his leadership until Aug. 31, 2020.